Child Protection Advocate – Empower Young Voices

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Child Protection Advocate to join the Voice and Influence Team. The role is 37 hours per week, full time, based in Rotherham, supporting children through Child Protection processes and ensuring their voices are heard in planning.

The successful candidate will have experience with children and families, strong communication, safeguarding knowledge, and IT literacy, with an NQF Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people and families in roles such as youth work, education, social care, health or advocacy.
• Strong commitment to children's rights, participation and empowerment.
• Excellent communication with children and professionals.
• Understanding of child development and safeguarding.
• IT proficiency with Microsoft Office and databases.

Responsibilities

• Visit children and young people in homes, schools or other settings.
• Support participation in Child Protection Conferences.
• Gather and present children’s views, wishes and feelings.
• Produce child-friendly reports reflecting the child’s voice.
• Collaborate with social workers and partner agencies to inform decisions.
• Use creative methods to engage children and families.
• Gather feedback to improve services.
• Support participation events and wider Voice and Influence activities.
• Maintain accurate records for monitoring and evaluation.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Communication skills

Relationship building

Safeguarding understanding

IT literacy

Education

NQF Level 3 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Child Protection Advocate to join the Voice and Influence Team. The role is 37 hours per week, full time, based in Rotherham, supporting children through Child Protection processes and ensuring their voices are heard in planning.

The successful candidate will have experience with children and families, strong communication, safeguarding knowledge, and IT literacy, with an NQF Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).